Strategic M&A & Corporate Growth Lead

Eastman; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman, headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, seeks a senior corporate development professional to support mergers, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives at the corporate level. You will build financial models, assess external and internal capabilities, and present findings to leadership.

The role is office-based at Eastman’s Kingsport campus, requiring collaboration with global deal teams and leadership across functions. 5+ years in related fields and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five or more years of relevant experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, consulting, internal corporate strategy, finance, accounting, or related business function.
• Demonstrated experience using Excel for financial modeling, analysis, forecasting, valuation, or business case development.
• Demonstrated project management experience coordinating work across multiple stakeholders, functions, or business areas.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to alignment and advancing strategic or business projects with cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with global, cross-functional deal teams supporting mergers and acquisitions and other strategic initiatives.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of potential corporate development opportunities aligned with Eastman’s priorities.
• Analyze the external environment including industry structure, demand drivers, competitors, and trends.
• Evaluate internal capabilities to support strategic assessments.
• Develop and own financial analyses, Excel models, forecasts, scenarios, and business cases.
• Lead presentation materials and communicate findings to teams and management.
• Coordinate project activities, timelines, and information gathering.
• Support due diligence and integration planning in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Work with target companies, advisors, and service providers under deal lead direction.
• Assist with transaction negotiations and related activities.
• Share knowledge and best practices with teammates and lead smaller projects.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Eastman, headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, seeks a senior corporate development professional to support mergers, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives at the corporate level. You will build financial models, assess external and internal capabilities, and present findings to leadership.

The role is office-based at Eastman’s Kingsport campus, requiring collaboration with global deal teams and leadership across functions. 5+ years in related fields and strong Excel skills are essential.